--- title: "National Energy Action — charity 290511 | CharityCompare" description: "National Energy Action (charity 290511): income £15.3m (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-energy-action retrieved: 2026-10-06T16:39:17.624Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 290511Charitable company NE # National Energy Action Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data National Energy Action is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nea.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=290511&subId=0) Work at National Energy Action? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=national-energy-action&type=claim&name=National%20Energy%20Action) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about National Energy Action? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £15,343,842 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £14,245,929 Registered charity number 290511 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) 36 Gallowgate Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.nea.org.uk](http://www.nea.org.uk/) Quick answer National Energy Action (number 290511) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does National Energy Action do? RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Energy Action Answers National Energy Action gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are National Energy Action's highest-paid staff paid? National Energy Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 3 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £130,001–£140,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | | £110,001–£120,000 | 1 | | £100,001–£110,000 | 1 | | £90,001–£100,000 | 2 | | £80,001–£90,000 | 1 | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does National Energy Action's money come from? National Energy Action reported £15m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £15m (96%), donations and legacies £486k (3%), investments £180k (1%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£15m · 96% - Donations and legacies£486k · 3% - Investments£180k · 1% - Other income£14k · 0% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records National Energy Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) National Energy Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 November 1984 Company number [01853927](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01853927) (Companies House) Also known as Nea; Nea Cymru; Nea Ni; Nea Northern Ireland Previous names on the register Neighbourhood Energy Action Where it says it operates Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is National Energy Action registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Energy Action yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Energy Action. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to National Energy Action? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=national-energy-action&type=claim&name=National%20Energy%20Action) [Visit charity website](http://www.nea.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is National Energy Action a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists National Energy Action as a registered charity (number 290511) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is National Energy Action's charity number? National Energy Action's charity number is 290511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290511? Search 290511 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does National Energy Action do? RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES. Does National Energy Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Energy Action. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to National Energy Action? National Energy Action's website listed in our register data is http://www.nea.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is National Energy Action's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. National Energy Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 3 employees paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does National Energy Action's money come from? National Energy Action reported £15m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £15m (96%), donations and legacies £486k (3%), investments £180k (1%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to National Energy Action? The register records National Energy Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are National Energy Action's trustees paid? National Energy Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was National Energy Action previously called? The register lists this previous name for National Energy Action: Neighbourhood Energy Action. When was National Energy Action registered as a charity? National Energy Action was entered on the register on 8 November 1984. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01853927). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=290511&subId=0).